HR 580
A Resolution designating July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania to recognize the state’s efforts in conserving this shorebird species. The resolution highlights the piping plover’s endangered status, its historical decline, and the collaborative conservation efforts undertaken at Presque Isle State Park. It also acknowledges the Pennsylvania Piping Plover and Common Tern Partnership’s 10th nesting anniversary milestone.
Key provisions
- Designates July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the piping plover as an endangered species.
- Highlights the importance of Presque Isle State Park as a critical habitat for the species.
- Acknowledges the collaborative conservation efforts involving state and federal agencies and partners.
- Notes the successful return of piping plovers to Presque Isle State Park after a 62-year absence.
- Recognizes Pennsylvania’s contribution to the Great Lakes piping plover recovery.
- Celebrates the 10th nesting anniversary of piping plovers in Pennsylvania.
- References a 2007 recovery assessment and habitat enhancements at Presque Isle.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- The Pennsylvania Game Commission
- The United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Piping plover populations
- Presque Isle State Park visitors
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